The stock market on March 4, 1986
March 4, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 224.38. Of 5,726 US stocks that traded, 2,097 rose and 1,660 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 224.38
How big a move#13,152of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,434price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,097of 5,726; 1,660 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| DirecTV (GMH) | +11.4% |
| Deere (DE) | +5.4% |
| General Mills (GIS) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| BankAmerica Corp. | -5.3% |
| Burlington Industries Equity | -5.2% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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